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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.70, 14,021.55 and 7,727.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.70, 14,021.55 and 7,727.70 is: 11,591.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.70 : 14,021.55 = 7,727.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.70/14,021.55 = 7,727.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.70x = 14,021.55 × 7,727.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.70x = 108,354,331.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,354,331.94/9,347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,591.55

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